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A Tabriz carpet, Northwest Persia
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 19ft. by 12ft. 9in. (5.79 by 3.89m.)
inscribed "by order of Agha Mir Mossavar"
Condition
Pile ranges from 1/8" to low to knotheads in areas of scattered foldwear.
Some scattered cashmere repiling to areas with minor exposed foundation.
Some scattered surface tinting.
Carpet has been chemically washed to soften color palette, and now with some chalk residue in areas.
Small 2x1" reweave in lower left corner of field.
Sides and ends missing outer guard stripe.
Sides reselvaged, now fraying in areas.
Lower end secured with chain stitch, now with some fraying; upper end secured with blanket stitch.
Supple handle, good overall design, ready for use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.